{"id":3194,"date":"2022-11-14T01:07:18","date_gmt":"2022-11-14T09:07:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/murrowcourses.com\/graphics\/?p=3194"},"modified":"2022-11-13T14:07:28","modified_gmt":"2022-11-13T22:07:28","slug":"lesson-guided-vs-exploratory-graphics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/murrowcourses.com\/graphics\/lesson-guided-vs-exploratory-graphics\/","title":{"rendered":"Lesson: Guided vs. Exploratory Graphics"},"content":{"rendered":"

Warm-Up<\/span><\/p>\n

To get started, take a look at these two projects about world population:<\/p>\n

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  1. Human Population Through Time<\/a> (video to watch; 6 min.)<\/em><\/li>\n
  2. World Population History<\/a> (click “Explore the Map,” explore for at least 3-4 min.)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    They have very similar topics and information, but presented in different ways. The video gives you less control, and requires less effort on your part. The interactive map\/timeline gives you more control, but also forces you to interact to get any information. Keep these two examples in mind during the lecture.<\/p>\n

    Lecture: Guided vs. Exploratory Graphics<\/span><\/p>\n

    A benefit of interactive graphics is that they allow viewers to explore or control the data to some extent. Think of interactive experiences in the real world, such as visiting a new city for the first time. Are you someone who likes to read books and Yelp reviews and sign up for guided tours? Or are you someone who likes to just go out and see what you find? Maybe a little of both? Along with personal preference, it might depend on how much time you have or how comfortable you feel in that place. Interactive graphics are a lot the same way.<\/p>\n

    Follow along with the slides here: Guided vs. Exploratory Graphics<\/a><\/p>\n